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Word Counter & Readability

Count words and analyze readability scores

About Word Counter & Readability

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs. Get readability scores including Flesch-Kincaid, Gunning Fog, and Coleman-Liau indexes. Analyze your content's reading level instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the readability score work?

We use multiple readability formulas including Flesch-Kincaid, Gunning Fog, and Coleman-Liau Index. Each analyzes sentence length, syllable count, and word complexity to estimate the reading grade level.

Is this word counter tool free?

Yes, completely free with no daily limits. No signup required.

What readability score should I aim for?

For web content, aim for a Flesch Reading Ease score of 60-70 (8th-9th grade level). Blog posts perform best at 7th-8th grade level. Academic content can be higher.

Can I check keyword density too?

This tool focuses on word count and readability. Use our dedicated Keyword Density Checker for detailed keyword frequency analysis.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated at 200-250 words per minute for average adult readers. Technical content may take longer. We use 238 WPM as the baseline, which aligns with research from the Journal of Memory and Language.

What's the difference between Flesch-Kincaid and Gunning Fog?

Flesch-Kincaid counts syllables per word and words per sentence. Gunning Fog counts 'complex words' (3+ syllables). Both output a grade level, but Gunning Fog tends to rate content slightly higher. Use both for a balanced assessment.

Does this tool work with non-English text?

Word and character counts work for any language. Readability formulas are calibrated for English and may not be accurate for other languages, as syllable patterns differ significantly.

Is my text stored or sent anywhere?

No. All analysis runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device — there are no server calls, no storage, and no tracking.

How to Use Word Counter & Readability

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    Paste or type your text into the editor area

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    View instant word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts in the stats bar

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    Check the readability panel for Flesch-Kincaid, Gunning Fog, and Coleman-Liau scores

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    Review the estimated reading time and grade level assessment

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    Adjust your content to hit your target readability range (typically grade 7-9 for web)

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    Use the keyword density preview to spot overused terms

Why Use Word Counter & Readability?

Readability directly impacts engagement, bounce rate, and SEO performance. Google's helpful content system rewards content that communicates clearly at an appropriate level for its audience. Our Word Counter gives you real-time readability metrics used by professional SEO agencies, completely free — no signup, no daily limits.

Key Features

  • Real-time word, character, sentence, and paragraph counting
  • Flesch-Kincaid, Gunning Fog, and Coleman-Liau readability indexes
  • Estimated reading time calculation
  • Grade level assessment for content targeting
  • Top keyword frequency preview
  • Works entirely in your browser — no data sent to servers